Choose from a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities to please young and old.
THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
Family Fun
Choose from a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities to please young and old.
Spa & Wellness
Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Let your imagination run free at galleries, theatres, museums and workshops.
Shopping
Scour our markets, boutiques and other hidden gems to score incredible finds.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Events
Discover our cultural vitality with a wide range of special events.
Skiing
To each mountain its experience! Skiing or snowboarding, you will love hitting the slopes, whichever the ski resort you will vote for!
Snowshoeing
Explore our great outdoor spaces at your own beat. Let yourself be charmed by our landscapes. And breathe!
Cross-country Skiing
Cross-country skiing in the Townships … at your pace and your level!
Fatbike
Discover our numerous trails as you enjoy pedalling on the snow.
Tube & Luge Sliding
Come experience our thrilling tube sliding slopes with your family.
Where to stay
Lodging options to suit any taste and budget.
Hotels & Country Inns
Stunning locations and outstanding service come together for a bliss-inducing stay.
Bed & Breakfasts
Get up close and personal with life in the Townships.
Off the Beaten Path
Think outside the box with out of the ordinary accommodations.
Cottages & Condos
Custom comfort near the city or in nature.
Campgrounds
Abundant amenities in the heart of nature.
Vacation Centres
Kick back and relax as a family with all-inclusive vacation options.
Other Types of Lodging
Experience something different by choosing unique lodging.
Lodgings with Spa Options
Plan a stay in an accommodation with a private spa or a treatment center. Relaxation guaranteed!
Hikers Welcome
If you, like thousands of visitors annually, plan on hiking in the region, know that your efforts will be rewarded by our world-class hospitality.
Pet Friendly
Don’t want to leave your four-legged friend behind? Book a stay in some of the region’s many dog-friendly digs and you won’t have to.
The Townships
The Townships possess a rich heritage that you will discover everywhere on its nine territories, in its towns and villages, its Coeurs villageois, etc.
Not to be missed
What is it that draws visitors to the region, year after year? Find out here :
Cœurs villageois
Visit our Cœurs villageois – charming communities that truly characterize the spirit of our region.
Towns and villages
Explore our lively, welcoming towns and villages with their heritage architecture and fascinating histories.
Nine territories to discover
Each territory has a distinct personality and a wealth of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered!
Tourist routes
Hit the road! The region has several tourist routes designed around different themes – heritage, scenic landscapes, wine….
National and regional parks
Four national and two regional parks – an outdoor paradise in the fresh air, each and every one!
Taste the townships
Here, in so many ways, you’ll enjoy all kinds of gastronomical experiences! When you discover our unique products and our highly renowned tables, you’ll love us forever!
Restaurants
Every time you sit down at one of our tables, you’ll experience a truly special moment. Savour it!
Delivery / Take Out
Sample a myriad of local flavours prepared specially for you.
Cafés de village
Visit our Cafés de Village and discover each one’s specialties while meeting the most welcoming and friendly people.
Créateurs de Saveurs Products
You can rely on our food producers who put as much love as delicious flavours into everything they plant and produce.
The Wine Routes
The Route des vins de Brome-Missisquoi, the Route des vins de l’Estrie, and about twenty other vineyards… The Townships region proudly honours its title of being the first wine region of Quebec.
Microbreweries
The region counts more than twenty microbreweries! Just like the people who run them, each one has established their own strong, unique personality and … extremely inviting character!
Cheese Factories & Dairy Producers
goat’s milk… Here you’ll savour rich artisanal cheeses. Some you already know, many others you’ll enjoy discovering.
Restaurants Complices
These restaurants take to heart working with local producers and to offer dishes that integrate certified Créateurs de saveurs products.
Foodie’s Maps
Brasseurs des Cantons and Têtes fromagères are two gastronomical circuits highlighting our microbreweries and cheese factories.
Gourmet Itineraries
Plan your stay by offering yourself a wealth of flavours. Consult our getaway ideas.
Published on Dec 10, 2020
During the Holiday season, the Townships are offering you countless opportunities for spreading joy all around, in the four corners of the region. Feel good moments, that will make you smile, that will make you dream… Moments to collect with your lover or your family. Only one rule: To make the most of these opportunities.
NB Because of the situation and the constant changes, please note that different establishments have had to close temporarily, or modify their operating hours. We suggest you contact them before leaving home.
It’s never too late to give your loved ones, or yourself, a little something simply for the joy it will bring. Here, you’ll find a ton of gift ideas, thanks to our region’s artisans, merchants and producers.
Offer yourself the gift of a Christmas meal worthy of the Holiday season, prepared with a lot of talent and love.
An activity, a good read, a dish, a care, a decor… You’ll find magic just about everywhere in the Townships. Here are 20 ways to discover them.
From December 12 until the end of January, Coldbrook Park will be illuminated with hundreds of lanterns. Head out for a walk and perhaps seize some of the magic you’ll find here! Take this opportunity to visit the town’s charming Cœur villageois. Bring your cross-country skis and skates!
A Christmas workshop on December 13, and a hunt for clues that will lead you across the city of Magog, from December 5 to January 9: this is what you can expect, among other things, from the Maison Merry.
Are you still looking to find the perfect Yule log cake to decorate your table? Your quest stops right here!
No matter who is accompanying you, you will have a magical time through the Rivière-aux-Cerises marshes, whether it's under the forest canopy or on the 1.2 km boardwalk.
Grab your crampons or snowshoes, a dog harness and leash, warm layers, water and snacks. The goal? Hike 713 metres to the summit of Mont-Ham, in Ham-Sud, to admire the incredible 360-degree view. From December 25 to 28.
See you at the André-Nadeau outdoor base in Sherbrooke on December 26 and January 2 to glide at full speed by torchlight! Limited places, book online.
We’ll always come back to the skating trail along Lac Memphrémagog, right near Magog’s pretty downtown area. It’s a classic! Pro tip: The sunset over the lake is a spectacular sight, so plan accordingly.
Already a pro at skinning—or always wanted try? Mont-Orford has a total of nine uphill skiing trails and nine downhill trails accessible outside the station’s opening hours.
Which one? Mont Gosford, at 1,193 metres. From the top, soak in the sweeping views onto the mountains of Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Mégantic region. Don’t forget to snap a selfie!
Where? At Centre d’Interprétation de la Nature du Lac Boivin, in Granby. Why? Because this conservation area is renowned for its diverse fauna, including birds that happen to like being hand-fed. It’s fun for grown-ups and totally thrilling for kids.
Did you know that on a very clear day, you can see Montreal from the top of Mont Glen? That’s just one of the fun facts you’ll learn from Sentiers de l’Estrie’s “Winter Hikes” video.
Tube sliding, skating, ice climbing … these are just a few great ideas to put a lasting smile on your kids’ faces!
All the elements have come together in the Townships to offer winter ramblers these simply … magical trails!
Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, your Eastern Townships experience will truly be unsurpassed! Proof of this times six!
What list? The one with 38 thrilling activities to do on the slopes!
Here’s a list of really cool places to go for a spin in the snow on a bike!
At Centre d’escalade Backbone, try your hand at bouldering, a climbing style that doesn’t require experience nor safety equipment. A fun activity for all age groups, in any weather!
To meet up with the Zoo de Granby’s many feathery and furry residents is a must for young and tall alike.
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